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South Korea must navigate the ‘Trump risk’ at key summits in Japan and US

Barely two months into office, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung faces a pivotal foreign policy test, heading into back-to-back summits in Tokyo and Washington that reflect the wider struggle of U.

Bloomberg on MSN · 6h

South Korean Leader’s Japan Visit to Set Stage for Trump Summit

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is set to embark on his first overseas trip focusing on bilateral diplomacy this weekend starting with a rare Japan visit that will likely set the stage for his first meeting with President Donald Trump in the US days later.

Yonhap News (English) on MSN · 3h

S. Korean FM arrives in U.S. to fine-tune agenda for Lee-Trump summit

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun arrived in Washington early Friday, three days ahead of a meeting between Presidents Lee Jae Myung and Donald Trump, a source said, amid speculation that his earlier-than-expected arrival may suggest the need to further fine-tune the summit agenda.

Navy ship catches fire near Japan coast

UPI News on MSN · 13h

Navy ship catches fire near Japan coast; minor injuries reported

The U.S. Navy reported a fire aboard amphibious docking ship USS New Orleans on Thursday. It was anchored near White Beach Naval Facility, in Okinawa, Japan.

The Washington Post · 1d

Fire on US warship in Japan leaves 2 sailors with minor injuries, Navy says

A fire has broke out on the USS New Orleans vessel off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, leaving two sailors with minor injuries

FOX News on MSN · 15h

US warship burns for 12 hours off Japan coast; 2 sailors suffer minor injuries

A fire aboard the USS New Orleans is under investigation after two sailors suffered minor injuries in the incident off the coast of Okinawa, Japan.

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Japan's core inflation slows in July, stays above BOJ target

Japan's core inflation slowed for a second straight month in July but stayed above the central bank's 2% target, keeping ...

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McDonald's Japan postpones toy promo after Pokémon complaints

Fast-food giant postpones "One Piece" trading card promotion after Pokémon giveaway led to bulk-buying and cards sold online.

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Beyond the cherry blossoms – Japan’s mountain villages, secret beaches and forest adventures

Nikko, a spectacular mountain town, is the perfect base for hikers, with a range of trails taking you through forests to ...

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Japan to raise assumed bond interest rate for 2026/27 budget, Yomiuri reports

Japan's Ministry of Finance is preparing to raise its assumed interest rate for long-term government bonds at 2.6% for fiscal ...

Japan to Set FY26 Provisional Rate at 17-Year High, Yomiuri Says

Japan’s Finance Ministry plans to set the provisional rate for interest payments on government bonds at 2.6% for the next ...

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Japan reports record 135 cases of tick-borne SFTS in 2025

Health officials are calling for vigilance and precautionary measures as Japan has logged a record number of infections from ...

Eric Trump plans to visit Japan in September, Bloomberg News reports

U.S President Donald Trump's son, Eric Trump plans to visit Tokyo and will attend a shareholder meeting of Japanese Bitcoin ...

Japan ‘bear attack’ victim, 93, was actually murdered, son arrested in shocking twist

Fujiyosh Shindo, 93, was discovered collapsed and bleeding by his wife inside their home in Japan’s northern Akita prefecture ...

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Matcha madness leaves Japan's tea ceremony pros skeptical

Clad in an elegant kimono of pale green, tea ceremony instructor Keiko Kaneko uses a tiny wooden spoon to place a speck of ...

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'Bear attack victim' was actually killed by son, Japan police say

Japanese police have said that an elderly man who they had believed was killed by a bear had in fact been stabbed to death by ...